Security Suites: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
After testing the leading cybersecurity software, we've found the top all-in-one security suites that make it easier to protect your devices, privacy, and personal data with features like antivirus, VPNs, password management, and identity monitoring.
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The Best Security Suites We've TestedWhat's the top security software to keep your PC safe? We've tested, reviewed, and rated more than 40 apps to help you choose the right security suite to protect your devices and data.
By Neil J. Rubenking
Our Current Top Tested Picks
Bitdefender Total Security
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
Bitdefender Total Security combines a bonanza of security components and bonus features into a single mega-suite that protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
Full Bitdefender Total Security ReviewPros
- Award-winning antivirus
- Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
- Online management and remote control
- VPN, spam filter, and parental control
- Vast number of additional bonus features
Cons
- Full VPN access requires a separate subscription
- Parental content filter not fully effective
Pros
- Award-winning antivirus
- Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
- Online management and remote control
- VPN, spam filter, and parental control
- Vast number of additional bonus features
Cons
- Full VPN access requires a separate subscription
- Parental content filter not fully effective
McAfee+
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
With McAfee+, the company's top-tier security suite, you get protection for all your devices, guaranteed expert help for identity theft remediation, and innovative options to reduce your online exposure.
Full McAfee+ ReviewPros
- Protects all devices in your household